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German at Tring School

Course description

Awarding Body: AQA

Option Block: D

The course will enable the student to understand and make use of language beyond the basic 'tourist / pen-friend' scenarios of GCSE. S/he is encouraged to think and talk in greater depth about the topics of the world around them, work and leisure, including
such areas as the media, advertising, sport and the European Union.

Aims:

* develop an interest in, and enthusiasm for, language learning

* develop understanding of the language in a variety of contexts and genres

* communicate confidently, clearly and effectively in the language for a range of purposes

* develop awareness and understanding of the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of countries or communities where the language is spoken

Course content

The student will need to work as a team member, being prepared to share opinions, accept the opinions of others and consider the various aspects of a topic. Students are encouraged to visit the country during Year 12.

The second year of the course builds on the skills acquired in Year 12. Topics increase in breadth and depth, to include such areas as social issues, the environment, education and technological advances. The student is prepared for the challenge of writing
at greater length, e.g. articles and essays. The development of listening, reading and speaking skills continue to play an important part in the course.

Both the AS Level and the A2 Level courses aim to extend the communication skills already acquired for GCSE. At the same time, an awareness of the cultural and political background of the countries in which the language is spoken is developed. Students are
encouraged to develop their own values, attitudes and opinions about the different topics. The work is topic based aiming to develop in the student the confidence and ability to understand and express opinions in the foreign language on issues of general interest.

The student will gradually learn to understand more complex language in a variety of contexts, e.g. magazine / newspaper / Internet articles, radio / television programmes. S/he will acquire the language needed to participate in group discussions and deliver
presentations on various themes. How is the course examined or assessed? 100%